Water Distribution Control Using Arduino with Fuzzy Logic Algorithm Method: A Prototype Design

The pipe distribution network is a complex matter for the water distribution system. Meanwhile, the needs of clean water have grown rapidly. This has become a problem for water distribution in many cities, including Palembang since the clean water is not distributed equally. Consequently, every household does not get the flow rate based on their needs yet. Thus, this paper proposes a clean water distribution control system which utilizes Arduino based on the fuzzy method. This control system is built in a prototype design and uses 3 sensor flows as input and 3 servo outputs which control the valve of the servo. Meanwhile, the fuzzy logic program uses Arduino Mega microcontroller as a process regulator at the input and output. Each distribution area is controlled by a servo value as the output of Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) from the Arduino Mega. The results show that PWM will control the opening of the valve according to the needs so the water flow will be distributed and received by the costumers at the same time.